Faculty (DNP Project Coordinator) - Full-Time Non-Tenure Stream

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for full-time, non-tenure stream faculty in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia. We are seeking a doctorally prepared nurse who will assume primary oversight and guidance of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly projects required for program completion and Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) compliance. The University of Pittsburgh, its School of Nursing, and affiliated medical center provide an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes. The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University’s HR website: https://www.hr.pitt.edu/current-employees/benefits. The University also has dual career assistance to help trailing spouses and partners.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP).
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania or a compact state.
• Strong understanding of COA standards.
• Experience advising or overseeing PhD or DNP projects in a graduate nursing or advanced practice program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and systems-based leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification.
• Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship.
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary oversight and guidance of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly projects.
• Ensure compliance with Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) standards.
• Contribute to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.
• Engage in scholarly activities and translate knowledge to improve healthcare delivery.

Benefits

• Education benefits.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Dual career assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees